Pan-Seared Halibut with White Bean & Charred Fennel Ragù over Creamy Polenta

Name: Pan-Seared Halibut with White Bean & Charred Fennel Ragù over Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 fillets (6 oz each) halibut fillets; 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium fennel bulb; 6 cloves garlic cloves; 1 can (15 oz) canned cannellini beans; 1.5 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup polenta (cornmeal); 4 cups whole milk; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 leaf bay leaf; 1 whole lemon; 1 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp fresh parsley; 0.5 cup white wine

Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium

Mediterranean Diet

A stunning French Provençal-inspired dinner featuring delicate pan-seared halibut over silky polenta, topped with a rustic white bean and caramelized fennel ragù infused with fresh herbs and aged garlic. The contrast of creamy polenta, tender fish, and aromatic beans creates a sophisticated yet approachable Mediterranean masterpiece.

Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) halibut fillets
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 medium fennel bulb
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

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